News 2 Black Bears Aizumisato 福重岡, Fukushima Apr 29, 2026, 10:20 PM

Description

On the morning of April 30, 2026, a bear about 1.0 m long was seen crossing a prefectural road north to south in Aizu Misato Town at around 07:20, and at about 07:30 another bear about 1.5 m long was seen crossing a nearby prefectural road north to south. Police say it is unknown whether the two sightings were of the same animal, and no human or property damage has been confirmed.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 30th, two bear sightings occurred in quick succession on prefectural roads in Aizu Misato Town. The bears were reported at about 1.0 m and 1.5 m in length; it is unknown whether they were the same animal. Police have warned local residents, and no damage has been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

37.429552, 139.868377

Sources